Moving up in the world
The music scene is so hot in Memphis, it’s almost impossible to book a gig there. Even Walter Trout has to take what he can... Read more
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Wisdom from Carlos Santana
Great story extending from Carlos Santana to Walter Trout to Mike Zito. The book is Discover Your Possibilities by Robert Schuler, and I’ll have to... Read more
Stones top UK charts – with a blues album
The Rolling Stones topped the UK charts with Blue & Lonesome, released one week ago. It’s the first time in a while a blues album... Read more
Muddy Waters: Early photos
This is a two-page magazine profile of Muddy Waters in Hue magazine in 1954. These may be his earliest photos. He was well known in... Read more
3 months royalties: $11?
Streaming is great. You can play music buffet-style, and only keep what you like. But as Walter Trout is finding out, it doesn’t pay the... Read more
Big Blues Bender
Oh, to be in Vegas right now. I don’t think there’s ever been a blues event like the Big Blues Bender going on this week.... Read more
John Mayall next week
The Jazz Alley is presenting blues legend John Mayall next week (7/16 – 7/19). Mayall has 50 years of rock and electric blues (and just... Read more
He’s back!
Walter Trout is back on the road, beginning with Royal Hall in London on June 15th, and a full slate beginning from July to December.... Read more
June album releases
Two exciting releases this week, one from a rising southern blues combo expanding their repertoire, and the other a special album from a legend facing... Read more
2014 Blues Music Awards
The 2014 Blues Music Awards were presented Thursday night. Susan Tedeschi was honored with three awards, including Contemporary Blues Female Artist and two for her... Read more